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(ARIZONA) -- In what seemed more like sports playoff victories than election wins, Democrat incumbents Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes both met expectations and won their races by wide margins against Republican candidates, seemingly setting up an interesting contest for Arizona’s Democratic governor candidate race in 2030.
Mayes, who defeated Republican Warren Peterson by an estimated margin of 58 percent to 42 percent, showcased her status as the state’s most popular Democrat as she lit up the election victory party room at the Hilton in Phoenix with her victory speech and energy. Peterson was battered by a heavy-hitting primary, and could never gain his footing against the incumbent candidate.
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Mayes has gained statewide notoriety with several high-profile lawsuits against the Trump administration, and has assumed the position of the state’s favorite Democratic politician.
Not to be outdone, Fontes eased to the exact same estimated victory of 58 percent to 42 percent over Republican candidate Alexander Kolodin. Fontes matched Mayes’ energy following her with his victory speech, and now with an entirely Democratic majority and governor for the first time since 1965, all the Democratic candidates will get to govern in full control.
To complete a night when Democrats won 20 of the 22 biggest races in the state, Democratic Nick Mansour defeated Republican Elijah Norton for State Treasurer 56 percent to 44 percent, even though Norton was able to have a larger presence in local media and publicity appearances. Mansour rode the ‘blue wave’ to an easy victory.
Republican veteran political figure Kimberly Yee, who was a proponent for school vouchers and used that as a base for her campaign, was handily defeated by Democrat Teresa Ruiz, 55 percent to 45 percent for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, possibly signaling an end to a long career.
The Democratic desert landslide continued with Democrat Brian Matlock winning State Mine Inspector 55 percent to 45 percent over Republican Walter Presmyk.
Finally, both Democrat candidates battled for the Corporation Commission position as Democrat Clara Pratte edged out fellow Democrat Jonathon Hill 28 percent to 27 percent while the Republican candidate finished a distant third at 22 percent.
At the end of Election Night 2026 in Arizona, the state finds itself in a political position it has not been in since 1965.
Now, what will the Democrats do in political control of the desert?
To add to or correct any information in this report, please contact me at rodrick.b@lead4earth.org.
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